Allison Merritt hails from a small town in the Ozark Mountains. She writes historical, paranormal and fantasy romances, often combining the sub-genres. She serves as the webmistress and vice president during the 2011-2012 year for Ozark Romance Authors in Springfield, Mo and has been a member since 2009. 

She holds a B.A. in mass communications emphasis in print journalism that's gathering dust and lives with her husband and three adorable dogs.

2nd place 2009 Missouri Literary Festival Award for Short Fiction "For Everything A Time"

Honorable Mention 2010 Weta Nichols Writing Contest "The Convict & the Cattleman"

Honorable Mention 2011 Weta Nichols Writing Contest "The Treasure Hunter's Lady"

First runner-up 2011 Missouri Literary Festival Civil War Short Fiction Challenge News-Leader People's Choice Award Category "Best Laid Plans"

Debut novel, The Treasure Hunter's Lady, a steampunk romance is coming out on February 10, 2012.

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